Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Nebraska
The median certified nursing assistant in Nebraska earns $18.57 an hour, or $38,620 a year. That’s $0.44 below the national median, ranking #29 of 51.
- Median hourly$18.57
- Median yearly$38,620
- Bottom 10% earn under$17.21/hr
- Top 10% earn over$23.06/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$19.63
- CNAs employed16,490
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Nebraska, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Nebraska
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $38.95/hr | $81,020/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $29.20/hr | $60,740/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $61.50/hr | $127,930/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in Nebraska
- Nursing Assistant- VA Community Living CenterVeterans Health AdministrationGrand Island, NE$38k–$63k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Nov 16, 2026
- Nursing Assistant- VA Community Living CenterVeterans Health AdministrationPapillion, NE$38k–$63k/yrCNAPer diem / PRNCloses Nov 13, 2026
- Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term CareAvera HealthCreighton, NE$19.75–$27.50/hrCNAFull-time$2,500 sign-on bonus
- CNACommonSpirit HealthNebraskaCNAFlexible / other
- CNA Campus FloatCommonSpirit HealthNebraskaCNAFlexible / other
- CNA-Phlebotomist Campus FloatCommonSpirit HealthNebraskaCNAFlexible / other